South Newington Baptist Church's Podcast: Recent Episodes
Rev. Steve McCoy
As Believers we are in a war and need to fight the good fight. Pray more and stand firm.
Psalm 90 Fear is not of God; Man-made because of sin. There is a purpose for all things.
"Father, forgive them." He's been on the cross for roughly six hours. Nothing more important than forgiveness. 1. We are to be forgiven - Which means we have to do something. John 8:34 Sin is deadly for everyone; all are born in sin. Rom 5:12 You have to understand sin in order to under why we have to be forgiven. Death was passed unto all men. Rom 3:10-12 We are to be a messenger of Jesus. How to Forgive Non-Christians (Next Week) What that forgiveness is and whats required of us?
- Life of Purity - we are capable of not sinning We chose to sin - do we continue in that sin?
- Prayer Life - Supplications: to be humble, please, humility, to help me Phil 4:6
- Life of Praise - tell what God has done for you Praise Him, Bless Him, Thank Him for what He has done
Greatest Love is Shown on the Cross
John 3:16 and several passages that give examples of how God gave us eternal, ever lasting life.
- 1 Cor 12 - no you do not lose your spiritual gifts you just may not be using them.
- Mat 7:7-11 "If ye then being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him!
Phil 1:23-26 1. Delimma - Do I stay or do I go? 2. Desire - The flesh, living in the flesh. Rev 21:4 3. 1 Cor 2:9 Do you love God? Keep HIS commandments. Quit worrying about what others think. Paul had a debt to pay. God gave us five things 1. God saved us to work James 2:17-17 Eph 2:10 2. Every believer has been given a job 2. Every believer has a debt 1 John 4:19 4. Every believer will be rewarded 2 Cor 510 5. We live in a world that is hell bound Phil 1:21
Eph 6:10 The Armour of God
Four Key Elements of Spiritual Warfare 1. Shape up. Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might (not your own). Strength through surrender. 2. Study up. Learn about your enemy. Learn about the defenses available to you against the devil - the Armour - the Word. Satan distorts God's word, so in order to know the untruth you must know the truth. 3. Suit up. Put on the Armour of God. Stand firm. Truth matters - not a personal thing - your opinion is not truth if not according to God's truth, His Word. Abide in His Word. 4. Show up. If you don't show up at the battle then the training was for nothing. Pray at all times in the Spirit. Recognize God's presence that He is here!
Ps 85 Jer 3:33 Renewing of the spirit Re-dedication, Re-commitment - let us see the presence of God. Ps 85:6 Revive us so we may rejoice in God. Open to all To rediscover Jesus Christ is Lord (of our life) Reshape our lives The Power of Prayer James 2:19 Phil 4:13
Resurrection Sunday! Matthew 28:1-6 He gave - No one Took The Word of God is our proof of Our Risen Savior all others are in the tomb.
John 14: 12-14 Why would God use us as a church: as an individual? God blesses those who do God's will.
Phil 4:10 "If I asked you tonight if you were content - how would you answer?" Be content wherever you are. This is a learned experience, it is not within us on our own. 1. He never focused on his circumstances but focused on the One who was in charge of his circumstances.
Replace worry with prayer - (then) God becomes the one in charge and not me.
Psalm 85 Prayer for Revival
When we are praying for revival we recognize something is missing, not quite right.
Acts 1:6 1. Jesus is coming 2. When will this life and world end 3. What is the most important thing for the body of Christ to be involved in today?
Continuing the 7 trumpets Rev 9:2 1. Have you met Christ at the foot of the cross 2. Believe, trust Christ was born, died and rose again 3. When you die will you go with Him or be eternally separated Rev 20:15 John 3:16-18 Jude 1:6 2 Peter 2:4 Luke 16:19
The Big Invite Proverbs 29:18 The 7-Week Plan, The Outreach Strategy Acts 2 When the Church started - they prayed Mat 28:18 Surrender and Serve Be a doer Acts 1:8 Be the Witness to the World! God would have you to be.
Luke 2:8 Being Someone's angel - God's messenger proclaiming the Gospel Sharing God's love Praising God
The gifts of love and forgiveness, The gift that keeps on giving. 1. Love the Lord they God 2. Forgive 3. Give the gift of the Gospel - the gift of Salvation 4. The gift of Glory to God a. We're magnifying the right person - Jesus Christ b. Acknowledging that God is in charge Gal 5:22-23 The Fruit of the Spirit
Do more then tell it like it is, tell it like it could and should be. See the world through faith, proclaiming Jesus and the Gospel. 2 Cor 4 Seeing beyond the surface. Are you using the spade to dig a grave or digging for diamonds. See beyond the dirt. Do not lose heart; refuse to tamper with God's word. 1. See beyond the gimmicks and see the gospel 2 Cor 8:12 2. See beyond the blinded - the lost- beyond those who do not want to hear. People should be ready to hear the gospel. 3. See beyond the problems to the promise. you will have problems but don't focus on them keep your eyes and focus on Christ, He will not forsake. a. the promise of power (belongs to God) b. promise of perseverance - cast down, not destroyed; not forsaken; troubled 4. See beyond the external to see the internal. you need to be vocal-speak up! Do not lose heart. Your heart is renewed daily. your trials are temporary - heaven is eternal. Do you have faith? you must see beyond the surface; beyond the dirt to stand on god's promise. We cannot fix what is broken we mst allow God, Jesus to fix the lost and the broken. He is faithful and will fix and heal. Claim God's power and presence. Go where God leads you, allow Him to do the work, be His vessel.
1 Cor 11: 23 Teaches us as to how we are to partake of the Lord's Supper. In remembrance of me - Jesus Christ - this was a commandment. There were instructions given and to be followed under a new convanent by and through His blood; perfect blood. you must be right (in your heart) with God. Jesus left nothing undone which God asked of Christ.
Rev 9 The Great Tribulation 1. The Church needs to know we're saved from this 2. To have a glimpse of the future to see what will happen to the lost 3. God gives a view of the "Truth" so we can witness and share
Luke 15 : 1-10 1. Compassion - draw near to Jesus; receive the sinner 2. Effort - make an effort to find the lost; to find them. What are you doing outside the church doors? Make an effort to be who and what God wants you to be; to do. Let God carry you-lead you-allow-be willing-spend time looking. 3. Perseverance - be persistent-follow through-follow up- don't take or make excuses. 2 things that keep us from finding the lost. No effort and no persistence.
Phil 2 : 1-11
- Think of Others
- Take an Interest in Others
- Never Thinking of Yourself
- An Attitude of Caring
- True Service to/for Others
- Sacrifice for the Lost; for Others
Five people we rob Mal 3 1 Cor 13 1. We rob ourselves out of God's blessings 2. We rob the Father 3. We cheat our families 1 Tim 5:8 4. We rob the forgotten Jer 5:27 5. We rob the future Rom 8:13 6. We rob the government
Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.